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Date: 16th May 2010
Ok, cool - thanks wikipedia! ;-) Today I also saw a shrine with statues of foxes in front and they were also wearing bibs. So maybe it is not just Buddha who can guide dead spirits.
From Blog: Temples
Ok, cool - thanks wikipedia! ;-) Today I also saw a shrine with statues of foxes in front and they were also wearing bibs. So maybe it is not just Buddha who can guide dead spirits.
From Blog: Temples
Date: 14th May 2010
Trying to answer your queries
Hi Thanks for the update - looks fantastic. I can't find out who the pebbles are placed for but I have found this answer with regard to the red bibs and caps ! These statues are called "Jizo" or more endearingly "Ojizo san". It was believed that "Ojizo san". would guide dead soul not to head to hell, but to heaven or the kingdom of buddha.. It was also believed that children or babies dying before their parents's death are sinful, so very likely these soul are to be send to hell if no one guide to heaven. People wishes children's spirits to head to heaven, and give these baby red bibs and caps to "Ojizo san" statues in the hope that "Ojizo san" guides these dead children's soul to heaven. Red color is believed to protect babies from evil or disease. With love Jacqui
From Blog: Temples
Trying to answer your queries
Hi Thanks for the update - looks fantastic. I can't find out who the pebbles are placed for but I have found this answer with regard to the red bibs and caps ! These statues are called "Jizo" or more endearingly "Ojizo san". It was believed that "Ojizo san". would guide dead soul not to head to hell, but to heaven or the kingdom of buddha.. It was also believed that children or babies dying before their parents's death are sinful, so very likely these soul are to be send to hell if no one guide to heaven. People wishes children's spirits to head to heaven, and give these baby red bibs and caps to "Ojizo san" statues in the hope that "Ojizo san" guides these dead children's soul to heaven. Red color is believed to protect babies from evil or disease. With love Jacqui
From Blog: Temples
Date: 4th May 2010
What beautiful photos Liz! Love the historical juxtapositions :-) xxx
From Blog: Garlands and Gardens
What beautiful photos Liz! Love the historical juxtapositions :-) xxx
From Blog: Garlands and Gardens
Date: 4th May 2010
Wow!
Wow Liz! You write so well- do keep them coming :-) So glad you are making the most of your trip and seeing all the big sites- exciting! Love the pictures also- can't believe you're really there, it's amazing!!! Lots of love, Mary x
From Blog: Beverly Hills, Hollywood and Bougainvillea
Wow!
Wow Liz! You write so well- do keep them coming :-) So glad you are making the most of your trip and seeing all the big sites- exciting! Love the pictures also- can't believe you're really there, it's amazing!!! Lots of love, Mary x
From Blog: Beverly Hills, Hollywood and Bougainvillea
Date: 3rd May 2010
You arrived!
Venice sounds amazing!! Really glad that you got there OK and the sun is shining for you :-)
From Blog: Sun and Sand
You arrived!
Venice sounds amazing!! Really glad that you got there OK and the sun is shining for you :-)
From Blog: Sun and Sand
Date: 3rd May 2010
Woo, LA : ) Are you going to go rollerblading? Apparently it is de rigeur. Also I hear gd things about the bar at the Sunset Marquis hotel...
From Blog: Sun and Sand
Woo, LA : ) Are you going to go rollerblading? Apparently it is de rigeur. Also I hear gd things about the bar at the Sunset Marquis hotel...
From Blog: Sun and Sand
Date: 3rd May 2010
Sounds like not too much relaxing going on! I see you now believe that the stereotype of LA is true to form!! The weather here is also lovely so we aren't too jealous! With love
From Blog: Sun and Sand
Sounds like not too much relaxing going on! I see you now believe that the stereotype of LA is true to form!! The weather here is also lovely so we aren't too jealous! With love
From Blog: Sun and Sand
Date: 27th April 2010
Have fun!
So sorry the volcano delayed you! THink this travel log an excellent idea- Can't wait to hear your entries- have so much fun and stay safe! All my love, Mary x
From Blog: Last few days
Have fun!
So sorry the volcano delayed you! THink this travel log an excellent idea- Can't wait to hear your entries- have so much fun and stay safe! All my love, Mary x
From Blog: Last few days
Date: 27th April 2010
All logged in
Hi there Got your email and all logged in - happy travelling, really I am jealous so will be reliving it all through your emails!! Have fun. Jacqui
From Blog: Last few days
All logged in
Hi there Got your email and all logged in - happy travelling, really I am jealous so will be reliving it all through your emails!! Have fun. Jacqui
From Blog: Last few days
Rachael Williams
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The Pan Theatre sounds amazing - jealous! R xxxx
From Blog: Suzhou - first day